Chapter 3
Algebra 2 · 232 exercises
Problem 22
Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(3 x+y=3\) \(6 x+2 y=6\)
4 step solution
Problem 23
Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{2 x+3 y \geq 6} \\ {3 x-2 y \geq-4} \\ {5 x+y \geq 15} \\\ {f(x, y)=x+3 y}\end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 23
Find the coordinates of the vertices of the figure formed by each system of inequalities. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x+y \leq 9} \\ {x-2 y \leq 12} \\ {y \leq 2 x+3}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 23
Solve each system of equations by using elimination. \(6 d+3 f=12\) \(2 d=8-f\)
4 step solution
Problem 23
Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(y-x=5\) \(2 y-2 x=8\)
4 step solution
Problem 24
Jonathan and members of his Spanish Club are going to Costa Rica. He purchases 10 traveler's checks in denominations of \(\$ 20, \$ 50,\) and \(\$ 100,\) totaling \(\$ 370 .\) He has twice as many \(\$ 20\) checks as \(\$ 50\) checks. How many of each denomination of traveler's checks does he have?
8 step solution
Problem 24
Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{2 x+2 y \geq 4} \\ {2 y \geq 3 x-6} \\ {4 y \leq x+8} \\\ {f(x, y)=3 y+x}\end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 24
GEOMETRY Find the area of the region defined by the system of inequalities \(y+x \leq 3, y-x \leq 3,\) and \(y \geq-1\)
5 step solution
Problem 24
All 28 members in Crestview High School's Ski Club went on a one-day ski trip. Members can rent skis for \(\$ 16\) per day or snowboards for \(\$ 19\) per day. The club paid a total of \(\$ 478\) for rental equipment. Write a system of equations that represents the number of members who rented the two types of equipment.
8 step solution
Problem 24
Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(4 x-2 y=6\) \(6 x-3 y=9\)
4 step solution
Problem 25
Solve each system of equations. \(6 x+2 y+4 z=2\) \(3 x+4 y-8 z=-3\) \(-3 x-6 y+12 z=5\)
7 step solution
Problem 25
Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \geq 0} \\ {y \geq 0} \\ {x+2 y \leq 6} \\ {2 y-x \leq 2} \\ {x+y \leq 5} \\ {f(x, y)=3 x-5 y}\end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 25
GEOMETRY Find the area of the region defined by the system of inequalities \(x \geq-3, y+x \leq 8,\) and \(y-x \geq-2\)
6 step solution
Problem 25
All 28 members in Crestview High School's Ski Club went on a one-day ski trip. Members can rent skis for \(\$ 16\) per day or snowboards for \(\$ 19\) per day. The club paid a total of \(\$ 478\) for rental equipment. How many members rented skis and how many rented snowboards?
7 step solution
Problem 25
The sides of an angle are parts of two lines whose equations are \(2 y+3 x=-7\) and \(3 y-2 x=9\) . The angle's vertex is the point where the two sides meet. Find the coordinates of the vertex of the angle.
6 step solution
Problem 26
Solve each system of equations. \(r+s+t=5\) \(2 r-7 s-3 t=13\) \(\frac{1}{2} r-\frac{1}{3} s+\frac{2}{3} t=-1\)
7 step solution
Problem 26
Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \geq 2} \\ {y \geq 1} \\ {x-2 y \geq-4} \\ {x+y \leq 8} \\\ {2 x-y \leq 7} \\ {f(x, y)=x-4 y}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 26
Beatriz is checking a shipment of technology equipment that contains laser printers that cost \(\$ 700\) each and color monitors that cost \(\$ 200\) each. She counts 30 boxes on the loading dock. The invoice states that the order totals \(\$ 15,000\) . Write a system of two equations that represents the number of each item.
4 step solution
Problem 26
The graphs of \(y-2 x=1,4 x+y=7,\) and \(2 y-x=-4\) contain the sides of a triangle. Find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle.
5 step solution
Problem 27
Solve each system of equations. \(2 a-b+3 c=-7\) \(4 a+5 b+c=29\) \(a-\frac{2 b}{3}+\frac{c}{4}=-10\)
7 step solution
Problem 27
RESEARCH Use the Internet or other reference to find an industry that uses linear programming. Describe the restrictions or constraints of the problem and explain how linear programming is used to help solve the problem.
5 step solution
Problem 28
Write an example of a system of three equations in three variables that has (-3, 5, 2) as a solution. Show that the ordered triple satisfies all three equations.
7 step solution
Problem 28
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 p-6 q=6\) \(2 p-4 q=4\)
4 step solution
Problem 29
Compare and contrast solving a system of two equations in two variables to solving a system of equations of three equations in three variables.
6 step solution
Problem 29
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(10 m-9 n=15\) \(5 m-4 n=10\)
7 step solution
Problem 30
Melissa is solving the system of equations \(r+2 s+t=3\), \(r+2 s+t=3\), \(2 r+4 s+2 t=6,\) and \(3 r+6 s+3 t=12 .\) Is she correct? Explain.
5 step solution
Problem 30
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 c-7 d=-3\) \(2 c+6 d=-34\)
6 step solution
Problem 30
Use the table showing state populations. \(\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline 1 & {\text { California }} & {25,484,000} & {567,000} \\ \hline 2 & {\text { Texas }} & {22,118,000} & {447,000} \\\ \hline 3 & {\text { New York }} & {19,190,000} & {70,000} \\ \hline 4 & {\text { Florida }} & {17,019,000} & {304,000} \\ \hline 5 & {\text { lllinois }} & {12,653,000} & {80,000} \\ \hline\end{array}\) Write equations that represent the populations of Florida and New York \(x\) years after 2003. Assume that both states continue to gain the same number of residents every year. Let \(y\) equal the population.
5 step solution
Problem 31
The general form of an equation for a parabola is \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c,\) where \((x, y)\) is a point on the parabola. If three points on the parabola are \((0,3),(-1,4),\) and \((2,9),\) determine the values of \(a, b, c .\) Write the equation of the parabola.
5 step solution
Problem 31
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y < 2 x-3} \\ {y \leq \frac{1}{2} x+1}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 31
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(6 g-8 h=50\) \(6 h=22-4 g\)
8 step solution
Problem 32
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{|x| \leq 3} \\ {|y| > 1}\end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 32
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(2 p=7+q\) \(6 p-3 q=24\)
5 step solution
Problem 33
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{|x+1| \leq 3} \\ {x+3 y \geq 6}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 33
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 x=-31+2 y\) \(5 x+6 y=23\)
5 step solution
Problem 33
Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{2}{3} x+y=-3\) \(y-\frac{1}{3} x=6\)
3 step solution
Problem 34
What is the solution to the system of equations shown below? \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}{x-y+z=0} \\ {-5 x+3 y-2 z=-1} \\ {2 x-y+4 z=11}\end{array}\right.\) F. (0, 3, 3) G. (2, 5, 3) H. no solution J. infinitely many solutions
9 step solution
Problem 34
FARMING For Exercises \(34-37\) , use the following information. Dean Stadler has 20 days in which to plant corn and soybeans. The corn can be planted at a rate of 250 acres per day and the soybeans at a rate of 200 acres per day. He has 4500 acres available for planting these two crops. Let \(c\) represent the number of acres of corn and let \(s\) represent the number of acres of soybeans. Write a system of inequalities to represent the possible ways Mr. Stadler can plant the available acres.
4 step solution
Problem 34
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y \geq 2 x+1} \\ {y \leq 2 x-2} \\ {3 x+y \leq 9}\end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 u+5 v=6\) \(2 u-4 v=-7\)
7 step solution
Problem 34
Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{1}{2} x-y=0\) \(\frac{1}{4} x+\frac{1}{2} y=-2\)
4 step solution
Problem 35
The Yoder Family Dairy produces at most 200 gallons of skim and whole milk each day for delivery to large bakeries and restaurants. Regular customers require at least 15 gallons of skim and 21 gallons of whole milk each day. If the profit on a gallon of skim milk is \(\$ 0.82\) and the profit on a gallon of whole milk is \(\$ 0.75,\) how many gallons of each type of milk should the dairy produce each day to maximize profits?
7 step solution
Problem 35
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x-3 y > 2} \\ {2 x-y < 4} \\ {2 x+4 y \geq-7}\end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 35
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 a=-3+2 b\) \(3 a+b=3\)
5 step solution
Problem 35
Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{4}{3} x+\frac{1}{5} y=3\) \(\frac{2}{3} x-\frac{3}{5} y=5\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. \(y \leq x+2\) \(y \geq 7-2 x\)
6 step solution
Problem 36
FARMING For Exercises \(34-37\) , use the following information. Dean Stadler has 20 days in which to plant corn and soybeans. The corn can be planted at a rate of 250 acres per day and the soybeans at a rate of 200 acres per day. He has 4500 acres available for planting these two crops. If the profit is \(\$ 26\) per acre on corn and \(\$ 30\) per acre on soybeans, how much of each should Mr. Stadler plant? What is the maximum profit?
8 step solution
Problem 36
Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \leq 1} \\ {y < 2 x+1} \\ {x+2 y \geq-3}\end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(0.25 x+1.75 y=1.25\) \(-0.5 x+2=2.5 y\)
5 step solution
Problem 36
Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(1.6 y=0.4 x+1\) \(0.4 y=0.1 x+0.25\)
3 step solution